Community Grants
Supports nonprofits in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, NY, for projects advancing equity and community impact in human services, arts, education, health, environment, and civic affairs.
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (applications accepted July 1 through August 15)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $542,000 (2025/2026 cycle) | Typical grant: $2,500–$7,500 | Maximum request: $20,000
Summary: Supports nonprofits in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, NY, for projects and general operations benefiting historically marginalized and underserved communities.
Description
This grant program provides funding for a wide range of nonprofit organizations and projects in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties, New York. The focus is on initiatives in human services (including food security, mental health, housing), arts and culture, education and youth, health, the environment, and civic affairs, with an emphasis on serving historically marginalized and under-funded populations. Grants can be used for general operating support or specific organizational needs such as program planning, technology, equipment, strategic planning, management systems, marketing, and capacity building. The program aims to foster equity, inclusion, and community impact through unrestricted and project-based funding.
